Phal: Small root system, wrinkled leaves and non opening blooms

[Yelena Kosh]

Hello all,

I purchased my first orchid on May 18th, 2014.
Right away, I repotted it in bark medium. But one month later, the blooms haven't opened yet and the root systems continues to die. The only remaining roots left are the superficial ones.

I read a bunch of info on the internet and watched videos, but I can't seam to get it right.

The bark medium seams dry to me and the roots looked grey, so I stated spraying small quantities of water on the top of the surface daily. The roots started to look greener, but the small bottom leave turned yellow.

What should I do to save my phal?

Thank you!

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Post 4 random postings, in this thread, and you can post photos.

[Yelena Kosh]

Thank you

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Give it some time between posts.

The counter has to count 5.

[PROY51]

Pictures would help

[Yelena Kosh]

Working on it..

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

Patiently...

[Yelena Kosh]

Picture - close up roots

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

It's probably an issue with the pot you're using. It doesn't seem to have a whole lot of drainage holes that can provide some air circulation.

Change a pot that is more conducive to providing more air flow to the roots, and I think that your problems will start to go away.

The bottom leaf yellowing is not a terribly big issue to worry about. They don't hold on to their leaves forever. Old leaves do drop.

[Yelena Kosh]

You're right, I made the wholes myself, which is probably not enough.

I ordered new pot online and am waiting for them to arrive.

Thank you!